Rome: Total War

[Boohugh]

Rome: Total War will, in my opinion, be one of the greatest games ever. It looks eye-popping http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif and i can't wait for it to come out.

I was just wondering, however, if anyone isn't actually excited about the game.

[frogbeastegg]

I'm trying not to get excited about Rome. I've been waiting over 10 years for a game like RTW, the last thing I want is to be disappointed when I actually play it. By avoiding the hype and expecting the game to be good not revolutionary I am much less likely to feel let down. I got hyped up in anticipation to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask as it was the sequel to my favourite game ever and I was massively disappointed as it wasn't the amazing Ocarina of Time beater it had been hyped into. I didn't enjoy the game nearly as much as I could have. I don't want this to happen with Rome, I have too many hopes for that game.

My stay calm approach has worked with the Star Wars prequels, I thought they were enjoyable but not as good as the Classics. Others who got too hyped hated them because they didn't have enough Jedi/ battles/ killing/ romance/ sex/ comedy/ adultness/ coolness/ whatever. Their own overly high expectations ruined things. It's also worked with MTW and VI, the new Harry Potter and a bunch of other things that other people have been disappointed with because they expected too much. (The MTW and VI over expectations are from other forums, not the org)

A gentle warning: CA if you screw this up I'll never forgive you http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Monk]

i try not to over anticipate RTW. i try my very best not to get caught up in all the nice things ive heard, but ive also tried not to neglect the news ive heard. although i am finding im spending far to much time in the Colosseum. if im not carefull i may very well end up like Gollum hissing and screaching My precious, i havnt got there yet http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif .

[Longasc]

I could not agree more.

That was why I liked MTW so much: Graphics.

I do not know anything about R:TW right now, besides the patch support that VI and MTW received.

But if the graphics are allright, it is surely justified to praise it even before the egg left the hen.... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/idea.gif

[Sasaki Kojiro]

I'm not very excited. Having lots of fun with Shogun. I thought Medieval was going to be great when it came out but I ended up not liking it as much as Shogun, so I don't have my hopes up for Rome.

[Emp. Conralius]

I think that RTW will bring the TW series into prominence. Although MTW sold fairly well and is critically acclaimed with very, very few exceptions, most RTS players haven't even heard of it. I live in a neighborhood full of dedicated gamers who havnt even heard of TW, let alon play it.

I know I may be jumping the gun, but I think from what we've seen so far that RTW will place the TW series on the same level as the more widely known and played Warcraft or Command and Conquer franchises.

[FesterShinetop]

If they only accomplish half of what they're promising I guess RTW is gonna blow everyone away... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[katar]

not getting too excited myself, my only real worry is that my machine might not be fast enough to run it, even at a low resolution. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif

[Gregoshi]

You should have been here when the first RTW trailer hit the net. Everyone was so dumbfounded that they could only manage to put together 1-2 word posts for the first week or so. I also wonder how many keyboards were ruined due to excessive drooling. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

[Mount Suribachi]

Yeah the gfx are eye-popping, but tbh, I'm calmly avoiding all info on RTW, as until VI is patched, I'm not even considering buying it.

I certainly don't wish to put temptation my way that would weaken my resolve to boycott RTW by reading every scrap of info on it.

[|OCS|Virus]

no one is exited? Who could not be exited? This game will be great, and all who don't think so can eat my hat Although I can understand why you wouldn't want to be let down, it's not like there going to stop the proccess of making it just because you got your hopes up, if anything it will make them get it faster. I mean I could understand a few ppl feeling this way but do you all feel like that? what is wrong about getting your hopes up and having them brutaly smashed right before your very eyes..... oh wait THATS HORIBLE LoL im just kidding, but realy why wouldn't you get your hopes up, it will be a great game and you should get your hopes up so that when you do get it, it will be that much better. =} but thats just my .02

[Knight Keimo]

Quote[/b] (|OCS|Virus @ July 12 2003,01:17)]no one is exited? Who could not be exited?
No need to worry, I´m more than excited..
And so are everybody else, no matter what they say, they just dont show it.. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[FesterShinetop]

Quote[/b] (Gregoshi @ July 12 2003,06:28)]I also wonder how many keyboards were ruined due to excessive drooling. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif
Luckily I have a cordless keyboard so I could empty it in the sink once in a while... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif

[Portuguese Rebel]

I've been around games for so long now that i've learn not to be excited by the hype envolving a game. That is speacially true when it comes to sequels. I don't allow myself to be carried away on eye candy. I've learned to know best.

[some_totalwar_dude]

Quote[/b] (Gregoshi @ July 12 2003,07:28)]You should have been here when the first RTW trailer hit the net. Everyone was so dumbfounded that they could only manage to put together 1-2 word posts for the first week or so. I also wonder how many keyboards were ruined due to excessive drooling. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif
AAAh the good ol days http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smokin.gif
(ok ok it's just 6 months ago http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif )

I remember I whas running trough my house like a lunatic when I first saw that movie. Everyone believed it was a pre renderd movie http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif .
And eventualy after many months this was confirmed http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif

[Divine Wind]

This game will be fantastic. I have no doubts there. This game could really make or break CA financially, so im sure they are putting in all the resources they can into the game, to make sure it meets all our high standards. I think the hardest part will be the waiting...i want the damn thing now http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/dizzy.gif

[Sam Adams]

damn, im gonna have to build a new comp for this game.

I dont think my p3 800 is going to cut it:P

[Gregoshi]

I dunno Sam. From what CA has been saying so far, they are playing RTW on the same machines that are playing MTW. I don't recall details, but one of the CA guys mentioned about playing RTW on a system comparable to yours (P3? 700-800mHz).

[Monk]

Quote[/b] (Gregoshi @ July 12 2003,16:36)]I dunno Sam. From what CA has been saying so far, they are playing RTW on the same machines that are playing MTW. I don't recall details, but one of the CA guys mentioned about playing RTW on a system comparable to yours (P3? 700-800mHz).
IIRC, CA has stated that one of the testing computors is a P3 600mhz 16 mb Vid card, and even with this they claim that it runs better than MTW.

[Portuguese Rebel]

Quote[/b] (Monk @ July 12 2003,15:48)]IIRC, CA has stated that one of the testing computors is a P3 600mhz 16 mb Vid card, and even with this they claim that it runs better than MTW.
That would be cool, but i'll wait and see. They actually made 3d model units run better in a p3 600 16mbvid card than the MTW sprites? Hmmm, thats odd http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[Monk]

Quote[/b] (Portuguese Rebel @ July 12 2003,18:48)]
Quote[/b] (Monk @ July 12 2003,15:48)]IIRC, CA has stated that one of the testing computors is a P3 600mhz 16 mb Vid card, and even with this they claim that it runs better than MTW.
That would be cool, but i'll wait and see. They actually made 3d model units run better in a p3 600 16mbvid card than the MTW sprites? Hmmm, thats odd http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif
i cant remember if it was 700 or 600...but i know it was one of those http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[some_totalwar_dude]

Quote[/b] (Portuguese Rebel @ July 13 2003,00:48)]That would be cool, but i'll wait and see. They actually made 3d model units run better in a p3 600 16mbvid card than the MTW sprites? Hmmm, thats odd http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif
That's because the true power of 3D cards lies in there 3D rendering capabilities. This capabilety is not exploited rendering 2d sprites. But with Rome everything is 3D so the cards can work much more efficient and at there full srenght.

[Lehesu]

Quote[/b] (some_totalwar_dude @ July 12 2003,18:06)]
Quote[/b] (Portuguese Rebel @ July 13 2003,00:48)]That would be cool, but i'll wait and see. They actually made 3d model units run better in a p3 600 16mbvid card than the MTW sprites? Hmmm, thats odd http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif
That's because the true power of 3D cards lies in there 3D rendering capabilities. This capabilety is not exploited rendering 2d sprites. But with Rome everything is 3D so the cards can work much more efficient and at there full srenght.
Exactly. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Sam Adams]

I doubt the game will run at 100% on my comp. MTW doesnt. Good enough, but it skips on occaision, and Ive got those two bonus options turned off.

RTW will be a good excuse to put together a new one. Its only about 500 bucks these days for a 2.6 ghz with 512 ram.

[FesterShinetop]

And of course make sure you have a good 3d card http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Too bad the really good 3d cards are such expensive buggers.

[Celtlan]

Im not excited about RTW at all. OK blunt I may be but I beleave in getting my moneys worth and waiting until all bugs, problems, glitches, etc are sorted out before I buy a game.
With all that seems to have happened with things in MTW and VI Ill wait until its safe.

Note to Games Developers.
If you want my money when a game is released release one that works

(rant out of the way, ok I am a bit excited http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif )

[Satyr]

I can't wait for RTW to come out. I will buy it the first day it is available. THE most fun part of a new game is the discovery process that goes on in the first month or so of a new game. I remember when MTW came out, it was so much fun and the community here and at the .com was having so much fun sharing experiences. I was really jealous the first 3 days when a few people had the game and I couldn't buy it yet. There is no better time to play a game than those early days.

[The Witch-King]

R:TW is the only must-have game for me in the forseeable future. The only thing I'm afraid of is my computer not being able to handle it *crosses fingers*. Right now I'm pretty calm about but I expect my exitement to grow when the release comes closer http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif.

[JohnCee]

I don't think I'm that excited yet. It's still too far away and I'm busy working on voodoo dolls for the CA lot (hurry up and patch VI http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif )

I'll probably wait until they release the first patch before I spend my hard-earned. Besides I'll probably need to spec up my machine a bit too.

That being said it still looks great.

[Skie Mirror Silvanoshei]

I'm excited about RTW but like most people I'm not overexcited because I might end up being really dissapointed.

[Portuguese Rebel]

Quote[/b] ]That's because the true power of 3D cards lies in there 3D rendering capabilities. This capabilety is not exploited rendering 2d sprites. But with Rome everything is 3D so the cards can work much more efficient and at there full srenght.


Yes, i'm aware of this, but still, hundreds of troops slugging it out... they better not overdue on the details for each man, but the screenshots seem to indicate high level of detail. What about the scenario? will it be similar to MTW?

All in all, minimum requirements are just minimum. I've had minimum requirement situations with my old comp and the games lost a lot of quality because of it. I hope these minimum requirements mean that the game is playable with some quality.

I will still be amazed to see thousands of 3d models being rendered with quality with 16megs of video memory.

[Satyr]

I am currently using a P3 800. I put a Radeon 9700 Pro in it and that has really made a difference in 3D games. I will upgrade to a new P4 soon. Motherboard, CPU and memory is only about $600 for 2.8mhz and the rest of my comp is good to go. It really makes upgrading easier if you can build your own.